HILLSBORO INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE WORLD SCHOOL
Grow. Achieve. Empower.
Academy of Global Health and Science
Course Syllabus (2015-2016)
Health Science Education
Instructor(s)
Classroom Website / Edline Link
Stephanie Wise, MS, ATC, CSCS
Room: 162
Phone: 615-298-8400 (1162)
E-mail: Stephanie.wise@mnps.org
Wiseatc.weebly.com
Course Description
Health Science Education is an introductory course designed to prepare students to pursue careers in the fields
of biotechnology research, therapeutics, health informatics, diagnostics, and support services. Upon
completion of this course, a proficient student will be able to identify careers in these fields, compare and
contrast the features of healthcare systems, explain the legal and ethical ramifications of the healthcare setting,
and begin to perform foundational healthcare skills. This course will serve as a Approved April 10, 2015 Page 2
strong foundation for all of the Health Science programs of study.
Course Expectations
Hillsboro students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that promotes a proper learning environment and
reflects positively on themselves, their classmates, teachers, family and the community. Each Hillsboro student
automatically becomes a citizen of our school, both receiving privileges and accepting responsibilities including:
Respect of Property: Keep the classrooms and commons, clean, neat and safe.
Respect of Authority: Show respect, follow directions.
Respect for Others: Show courtesy, tolerance, make others feel welcomed.
Respect for Self: Be successful, reach your full potential, be the best you can be.
MNPS Characteristics of a High School Graduate
1) A plan for post-secondary education and career.
2) An ACT Score of at least 21.
3) A work-based or service learning experience
or capstone research project.
4) At least one course completed online for
high school or college credit.
5) College credit and/or a nationally
recognized professional certification
IB Conceptual Framework: We are ALL IB!
At Hillsboro High School, every student is an IB student no matter which academy or grade level they are in. The IB
program at Hillsboro High School seeks to develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills to live, learn and
work in a rapidly globalizing world.
HHS Grading For Learning General Policy
“Learning is not attained by chance; it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence” Abigail Adams
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Grading for learning is about MASTERY and providing opportunities for students to reach mastery. Mastery levels
are determined by Cut Scores for EOC tested classes, and Level 5 on MYP / Hillsboro Mastery Rubrics.
Students who display Mastery or higher on a Summative Task have already demonstrated Mastery and may not
increase their grade. Students may retake the assessment for formative feedback / experience.
Students that score below Mastery on Summative Tasks will have additional opportunities, prescribed by the
instructor, to reach Mastery.
a. Additional opportunities may require students to show evidence of any of the following at the discretion of
the instructor(s):
i. Additional study, practice
ii. Completion of unit formatives
iii. Summative corrections
iv. Written reflection
v. Meeting deadlines
vi. Tutoring
vii. Conferences with teacher
viii. Alternative summative
ix. Student scheduling of retakes outside of class time
x. Other items at the discretion of teachers
Scores for additional opportunities will not exceed the established Mastery Score for the course.
a. This allows students to reach mastery and a grade that reflects mastery while also protecting the GPA of
students who excelled with the assessments the first time it was given.
Any missing work will be recorded as a 50 in the gradebook. All grades in the gradebook will utilize the 50-100
point scale for all assignments.
HHS Rubrics
MYP
Rubric
0
1-2
3-4
5-6
7-8
EOC
Rubric
1
2
3
4
5
SBG
100 pt.
DP Rubric
SBG
100 pt.
AP Rubric
SBG
100 pt.
Missing
Below Basic
Basic
Proficient*
Advanced
50
51-74
75-84
85-92
93100
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Missing
Below Basic
Below Basic
Basic
Basic
Proficient*
Advanced
Advanced
50
51-60
61-64
65-72
73-79
80-87
88-94
95-100
0
1
2
3
4
5
Missing
Below Basic
Basic
Basic
Proficient
Advanced
50
51-64
65-69
70-79
80-88
89-100
SBG
100 pt.
Missing
Below Basic
Basic
Proficient*
Advanced
50
EOC Rubric based on TN State CUT scores
and will vary from course to course.
Additional 3 pts added to Honors Courses
Additional 5 pts added to AP/DP Courses
* = Mastery Level
Pre Advanced Academic Points
Academic Honesty
1. Cheating is not gamesmanship; it is simply unethical.
2. Cheating may affect not only the individual, but others as well. Thus, it is more than the concern of just one
person.
3. In addition to verbal or written instructions concerning cheating, a student should implement common sense and
rational judgment so as not to bring about any questions of his/her integrity and honesty.
Description of Cheating
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Studies (more than a glance) or provides advance acquaintance with questions or prohibited material.
Studies (more than a glance), actively reads, makes notes, and makes copies, of another students answer.
Has test questions or prohibited material.
Uses material from a source not cited (plagiarism)
Judgement
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The teacher’s judgment is final. This does not mean that the teacher cannot change the judgment later,
but that there is no debate about the behavior.
2. The term “prohibited material” is defined by the teacher.
Potential Consequences for Academic Dishonesty
1. No credit on the assignment or other HHS Academy specific policy that is established by HHS Faculty.
2. Exclusion from honor groups such as the National Honor Society, IB candidacy, and possible referral.
3. Possible difficulty obtaining teacher letters or recommendation for college applications, scholarships,
jobs, etc.
MNPS Student Handbook
Hillsboro High School works under the jurisdiction of the Metro Nashville Public Schools policies and guidelines. A link to
the various student handbooks for additional student rights and responsibilities can be located at the following link.
http://www.mnps.org/pages/mnps/Departments/Student_Handbooks
Hillsboro High School Website
Great school wide information can be found at the school website. Contact information, course offerings, school calendars,
policies, procedures, academics, athletics, fine arts, and much more!
http://hillsborohs.mnps.org/pages/Hillsboro_Comp_High_School
ADA Disclaimer:
It is the policy of Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) to afford all persons, regardless of their actual or
perceived race, religion, color, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, or gender, including gender identity,
expression, and appearance, equal rights and opportunities in all of its educational institutions. Inquiries concerning
nondiscrimination policies other than ADA compliance should be forwarded to the Human Resources Department.
Supplies:
Notebook (3-ring binder)
Binder tabs
College ruled paper
Pens (blue or black)
Pencils
Flash Drive (recommended)
Additional Rubrics:
CTE Competency Rubric
Professionalism Rubric